endo-
within, inside
From Greek endon, within
Meaning
What does endo- mean?
endo- is a prefix meaning within, inside. It comes from Greek endon, within.
Inside words it is spelled end.
Endo-, meso- and ecto- name the inner, middle and outer germ layers of an embryo: endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm.
In real words
Medical words with endo-
examination of the inside of the body with an endoscope
a lighted tube-shaped instrument, often flexible, for looking inside a hollow organ such as the esophagus or bladder
inflammation of the inner lining of the heart and its valves, often caused by infection
placed within the trachea, as an endotracheal tube that keeps the airway open
a dentist who specializes in the inside of the tooth, such as root canal treatment
endocervical
inside the cervix, in the canal that runs through it
inflammation of the lining of the uterus (endometrium), usually from an infection
Don't mix it up
Parts easily confused with endo-
In the dictionary
More terms built with it
Terms in our life science dictionary that list endo- among their word parts.
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 1.3 Common Prefixes – Medical Terminology 2e
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- ENDO- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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Position
endo- is one of 14 parts in this lesson. Learn them together, then take real words apart.
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